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There Will Be “Those” Days

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Today I had one of “those” days… you know, when you just feel “blah”; nothing seems to go right;

toddler daughter doesn’t nap,
= extremely cranky

8 month old son teething,
= extremely cranky

mom tired and frazzled, with the feeling that she just can’t catch up,
= extremely cranky mom.

But there are ALWAYS things to thank God for;
so I will try to remember back over this past week:

#73-82

#73. a day-trip on the boat with just my husband and me

#74. feeling the breeze, listening to the “quiet” together… enjoying one another’s company

#75. Spending the day outside; enjoying the brisk, cool air; the beginnings of Fall

#76. Watching my daughter be the “mechanic” in the family

#77. Taking in this beautiful site of sibling love

#78. Full out belly laughs!

#79. Oh, but they don’t last long…

#80. Watching my son’s contagious smile

#81. Enjoying some frosting… even if it has to be lived vicariously through my daughter’s taste buds… oh the joys of dieting!

#82. Tender hugs

See… I feel a lot better now.

Do you need a Pick-Me-Up? Had one of those days? Come join the gratitude community over at
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My COUNTDOWN of 1,000 Gifts
with the Gratitude Community:

#1-10 (A Heart of Gratitude)
 #11-21 (The Secret is Out)
 #22-49 (A Life-Giving Spring)
#50-72 (The Things I Would Miss)

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Comments

  1. Great blog! I too have a almost three and almost one…and I too had cranky day….and I too feel like I can’t catch up…
    And I too am grateful for the small and joyful in the midst of crazy and cranky!
    Thanks for sharing!

  3. Oh, Traci, I definitely had one of those days today! I could just go and eat a big cupcake like that too! Instead, I counted my blessings as you did, and tomorrow will be a new day full of grace!

  4. Aww, this is EXACTLY what I needed… along with a cup of coffee.. This morning started out rough.. I woke up to a sink full of dishes, a MOUNTAIN of unfolded laundry on the kitchen table, 3 school lunches that were still unmade, and the list goes on. I immediately got cranky thinking how behind I was and how it was gonna take me ALL day to catch up. So, your post was like a band-aid and now I feel all better and ready to take on the day!! Thanks for the encouragement, dear friend! Love ya!!